Sleeve band

Sleeve band

Han-Chinese

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century

Accession Number

238420

Medium

Couched and embroidered sleeve-bands from a robe, cut and framed as a three-panel folding desk screen. Two lower halves joined to form central frame, top halves form panels at either side. Figures and auspicious symbols in colors and gold on ivory silk grou nd.

Dimensions

30.1 × 14.9 cm (11 7/8 × 5 7/8 in.)

Classification

costume - needlework

Museum

The Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States

Credit Line

Gift of Edith L. Wineman in memory of Florence F. Mandel